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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 670.01 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 670.01 and 157.91 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 670.01 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/670.01 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 670.01 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 105,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,801.28/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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