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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 672.71 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 672.71 and 155.90 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 672.71 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/672.71 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 672.71 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 104,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,874.71/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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