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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 669.58 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 669.58 and 157.76 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 669.58 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/669.58 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 669.58 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 105,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,632.94/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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