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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.77, 674.24 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.77, 674.24 and 161.14 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.77 : 674.24 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.77/674.24 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.77x = 674.24 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.77x = 108,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,644.07/449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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