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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 672.72 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 672.72 and 159.86 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 672.72 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/672.72 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 672.72 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 107,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,541.02/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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