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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 674.41 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 674.41 and 157.11 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 674.41 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/674.41 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 674.41 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 105,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,952.40/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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