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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673.50 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673.50 and 156.56 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673.50 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673.50 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673.50 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 105,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,443.16/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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