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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 674.33 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 674.33 and 157.10 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 674.33 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/674.33 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 674.33 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 105,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,937.24/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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