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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.06, 669.18 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.06, 669.18 and 157.52 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.06 : 669.18 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.06/669.18 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.06x = 669.18 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.06x = 105,409.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,409.23/446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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