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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 674.28 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 674.28 and 161 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 674.28 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/674.28 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 674.28 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 108,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,559.08/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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