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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.04, 669.24 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.04, 669.24 and 157.68 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.04 : 669.24 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.04/669.24 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.04x = 669.24 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.04x = 105,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,525.76/446.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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