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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 674.43 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 674.43 and 161.26 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 674.43 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/674.43 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 674.43 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 108,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,758.58/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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