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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 674.51 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 674.51 and 161.13 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 674.51 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/674.51 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 674.51 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 108,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,682.99/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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