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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 672.51 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 672.51 and 159.85 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 672.51 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/672.51 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 672.51 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 107,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,500.72/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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