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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.94 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.94 and 161.39 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.94 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.94 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.94 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 108,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,925.19/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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