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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 674.61 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 674.61 and 157.29 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 674.61 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/674.61 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 674.61 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 106,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,109.41/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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