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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 674.34 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 674.34 and 161.07 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 674.34 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/674.34 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 674.34 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 108,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,615.94/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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