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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 670.95 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 670.95 and 158.63 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 670.95 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/670.95 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 670.95 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 106,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,429.44/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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