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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.85, 674.64 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.85, 674.64 and 157.28 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.85 : 674.64 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.85/674.64 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.85x = 674.64 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.85x = 106,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,107.38/449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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