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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.89 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.89 and 157.32 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.89 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.89 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.89 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 106,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,173.30/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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