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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 674.03 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 674.03 and 156.71 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 674.03 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/674.03 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 674.03 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 105,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,628.14/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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