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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.15, 669.23 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.15, 669.23 and 157.59 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.15 : 669.23 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.15/669.23 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.15x = 669.23 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.15x = 105,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,464.15/446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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