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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.40, 672.55 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.40, 672.55 and 156.06 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.40 : 672.55 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.40/672.55 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.40x = 672.55 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.40x = 104,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,958.64/448.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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