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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 670.84 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 670.84 and 158.66 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 670.84 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/670.84 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 670.84 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 106,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,435.47/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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