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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 672.81 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 672.81 and 156.09 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 672.81 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/672.81 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 672.81 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 105,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,018.91/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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