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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 669.12 and 157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 669.12 and 157.43 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 669.12 = 157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/669.12 = 157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 669.12 × 157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 105,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,339.56/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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