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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.27, 673.91 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.27, 673.91 and 160.73 is: 241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.27 : 673.91 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.27/673.91 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.27x = 673.91 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.27x = 108,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,317.55/449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.10

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