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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 671.90 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 671.90 and 159.44 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 671.90 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/671.90 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 671.90 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 107,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,123.58/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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