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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.85, 674.76 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.85, 674.76 and 157.34 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.85 : 674.76 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.85/674.76 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.85x = 674.76 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.85x = 106,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,169.02/449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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