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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 674.26 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 674.26 and 160.93 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 674.26 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/674.26 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 674.26 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 108,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,509.10/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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