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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.48, 670.46 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.48, 670.46 and 158.76 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.48 : 670.46 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.48/670.46 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.48x = 670.46 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.48x = 106,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,442.23/447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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