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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 670.95 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 670.95 and 158.67 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 670.95 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/670.95 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 670.95 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 106,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,459.64/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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