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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.93 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.93 and 161.38 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.93 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.93 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.93 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 108,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,920.20/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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