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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 669.30 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 669.30 and 157.64 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 669.30 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/669.30 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 669.30 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 105,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,508.45/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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