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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 674.78 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 674.78 and 157.34 is: 235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 674.78 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/674.78 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 674.78 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 106,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,165.72/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.98

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