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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.03, 669.04 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.03, 669.04 and 157.46 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.03 : 669.04 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.03/669.04 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.03x = 669.04 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.03x = 105,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,350.77/446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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