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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 670.47 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 670.47 and 158.46 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 670.47 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/670.47 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 670.47 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 106,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,242.68/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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