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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 673.63 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 673.63 and 160.60 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 673.63 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/673.63 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 673.63 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 108,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,182.89/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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