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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 670.74 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 670.74 and 158.68 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 670.74 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/670.74 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 670.74 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 106,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,433.02/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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