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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 674.52 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 674.52 and 161.08 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 674.52 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/674.52 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 674.52 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 108,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,651.68/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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