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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.40, 670.78 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.40, 670.78 and 158.76 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.40 : 670.78 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.40/670.78 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.40x = 670.78 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.40x = 106,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,493.03/447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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