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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.19, 669.28 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.19, 669.28 and 157.63 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.19 : 669.28 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.19/669.28 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.19x = 669.28 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.19x = 105,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,495.26/446.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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