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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 672.31 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 672.31 and 159.72 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 672.31 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/672.31 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 672.31 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 107,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,381.35/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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