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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.18, 673.56 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.18, 673.56 and 160.62 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.18 : 673.56 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.18/673.56 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.18x = 673.56 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.18x = 108,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,187.21/449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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