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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 673.98 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 673.98 and 156.79 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 673.98 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/673.98 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 673.98 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 105,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,673.32/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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