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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 672.22 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 672.22 and 159.58 is: 239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 672.22 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/672.22 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 672.22 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 107,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,272.87/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.37

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