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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 672.87 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 672.87 and 156.18 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 672.87 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/672.87 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 672.87 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 105,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,088.84/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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