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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 669.48 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 669.48 and 153.79 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 669.48 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/669.48 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 669.48 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 102,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,959.33/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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