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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 674.15 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 674.15 and 160.70 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 674.15 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/674.15 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 674.15 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 108,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,331.73/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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