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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 674.99 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 674.99 and 157.44 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 674.99 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/674.99 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 674.99 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 106,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,270.52/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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