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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.46 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.46 and 161.29 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.46 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.46 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.46 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 108,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,783.65/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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