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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 674.62 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 674.62 and 161.20 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 674.62 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/674.62 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 674.62 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 108,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,748.74/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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