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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.03, 670.55 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.03, 670.55 and 158.47 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.03 : 670.55 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.03/670.55 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.03x = 670.55 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.03x = 106,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,262.06/447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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