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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 669.54 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 669.54 and 153.72 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 669.54 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/669.54 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 669.54 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 102,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,923.72/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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