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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.34 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.34 and 160.54 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.34 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.34 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.34 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 108,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,094.64/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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