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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 674.85 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 674.85 and 161.34 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 674.85 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/674.85 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 674.85 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 108,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,880.30/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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