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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.30, 671.01 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.30, 671.01 and 158.74 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.30 : 671.01 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.30/671.01 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.30x = 671.01 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.30x = 106,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,516.13/447.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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