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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 673.21 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 673.21 and 160.31 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 673.21 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/673.21 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 673.21 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 107,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,924.18/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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