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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.94 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.94 and 157.48 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.94 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.94 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.94 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 106,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,289.55/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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