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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 672.16 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 672.16 and 155.95 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 672.16 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/672.16 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 672.16 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 104,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,819.21/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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