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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 670.97 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 670.97 and 158.64 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 670.97 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/670.97 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 670.97 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 106,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,441.89/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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