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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.51, 674.09 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.51, 674.09 and 156.93 is: 235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.51 : 674.09 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.51/674.09 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.51x = 674.09 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.51x = 105,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,787.02/449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.34

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