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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 674.96 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 674.96 and 157.40 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 674.96 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/674.96 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 674.96 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 106,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,237.92/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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