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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 671.63 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 671.63 and 159.19 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 671.63 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/671.63 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 671.63 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 106,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,914.30/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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