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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 674.05 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 674.05 and 157.06 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 674.05 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/674.05 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 674.05 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 105,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,866.29/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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