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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 674.25 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 674.25 and 156.97 is: 235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 674.25 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/674.25 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 674.25 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 105,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,837.02/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.47

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