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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 673.55 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 673.55 and 160.67 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 673.55 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/673.55 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 673.55 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 108,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,219.28/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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