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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 674.11 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 674.11 and 157.12 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 674.11 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/674.11 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 674.11 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 105,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,919.20/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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