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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.95, 671.91 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.95, 671.91 and 159.38 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.95 : 671.91 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.95/671.91 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.95x = 671.91 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.95x = 107,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,085.66/447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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