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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 670.96 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 670.96 and 158.80 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 670.96 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/670.96 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 670.96 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 106,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,548.45/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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