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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 673.59 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 673.59 and 160.50 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 673.59 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/673.59 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 673.59 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 108,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,111.20/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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