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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 674.97 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 674.97 and 161.37 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 674.97 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/674.97 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 674.97 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 108,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,919.91/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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