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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 674.16 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 674.16 and 160.78 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 674.16 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/674.16 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 674.16 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 108,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,391.44/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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