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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 672.86 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 672.86 and 156.08 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 672.86 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/672.86 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 672.86 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 105,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,015.84/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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