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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.75, 671.83 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.75, 671.83 and 159.39 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.75 : 671.83 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.75/671.83 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.75x = 671.83 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.75x = 107,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,082.59/447.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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