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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.57, 672.81 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.57, 672.81 and 156.02 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.57 : 672.81 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.57/672.81 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.57x = 672.81 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.57x = 104,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,972.91/448.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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