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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 670.68 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 670.68 and 158.44 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 670.68 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/670.68 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 670.68 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 106,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,260.86/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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