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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.13, 669.20 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.13, 669.20 and 157.57 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 669.20 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/669.20 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 669.20 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 105,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,443.38/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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