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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.08 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.08 and 157.55 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.08 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.08 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.08 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 105,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,410.60/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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