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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.50, 674.32 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.50, 674.32 and 157.04 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.50 : 674.32 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.50/674.32 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.50x = 674.32 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.50x = 105,895.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,895.21/449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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