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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.12, 669.18 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.12, 669.18 and 157.56 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.12 : 669.18 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.12/669.18 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.12x = 669.18 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.12x = 105,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436.00/446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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