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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.29, 671.12 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.29, 671.12 and 158.93 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.29 : 671.12 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.29/671.12 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.29x = 671.12 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.29x = 106,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,660.31/447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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