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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 674.24 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 674.24 and 157.05 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 674.24 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/674.24 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 674.24 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 105,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,888.61/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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