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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 674.38 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 674.38 and 161.02 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 674.38 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/674.38 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 674.38 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 108,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589.71/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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