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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 673.72 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 673.72 and 160.52 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 673.72 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/673.72 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 673.72 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 108,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,145.53/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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