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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.67, 671.60 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.67, 671.60 and 155.10 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.67 : 671.60 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.67/671.60 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.67x = 671.60 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.67x = 104,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,165.16/447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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