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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.15, 669.24 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.15, 669.24 and 153.70 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.15 : 669.24 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.15/669.24 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.15x = 669.24 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.15x = 102,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,860.51/446.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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