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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 670.92 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 670.92 and 158.84 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 670.92 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/670.92 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 670.92 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 106,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,568.93/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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