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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 674.06 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 674.06 and 161.01 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 674.06 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/674.06 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 674.06 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 108,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,529.60/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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