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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 674.08 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 674.08 and 160.76 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 674.08 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/674.08 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 674.08 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 108,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,365.10/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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