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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 669.09 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 669.09 and 157.39 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 669.09 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/669.09 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 669.09 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 105,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,308.08/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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