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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 671.03 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 671.03 and 158.81 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 671.03 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/671.03 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 671.03 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 106,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,566.27/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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