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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 671.01 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 671.01 and 158.82 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 671.01 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/671.01 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 671.01 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 106,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,569.81/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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