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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.11, 668.98 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.11, 668.98 and 157.48 is: 236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.11 : 668.98 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.11/668.98 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.11x = 668.98 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.11x = 105,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,350.97/446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.15

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