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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 673.62 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 673.62 and 160.64 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 673.62 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/673.62 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 673.62 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 108,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,210.32/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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