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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 671.88 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 671.88 and 159.51 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 671.88 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/671.88 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 671.88 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 107,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,171.58/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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