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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 675 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 675 and 161.35 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 675 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/675 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 675 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 108,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,911.25/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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