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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 671.98 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 671.98 and 159.56 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 671.98 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/671.98 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 671.98 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 107,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,221.13/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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