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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 674.44 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 674.44 and 161.04 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 674.44 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/674.44 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 674.44 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 108,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,611.82/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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