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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 672.23 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 672.23 and 159.52 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 672.23 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/672.23 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 672.23 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 107,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,234.13/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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