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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.82 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.82 and 157.78 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.82 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.82 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.82 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 105,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,684.94/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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