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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 669.54 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 669.54 and 157.70 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 669.54 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/669.54 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 669.54 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 105,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,586.46/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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