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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 672.50 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 672.50 and 155.72 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 672.50 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/672.50 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 672.50 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 104,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,723.77/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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