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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.99 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.99 and 156.12 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.99 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.99 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.99 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 105,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,067.20/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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