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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 674.09 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 674.09 and 160.83 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 674.09 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/674.09 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 674.09 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 108,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,413.89/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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