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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.55, 669.56 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.55, 669.56 and 158.01 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.55 : 669.56 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.55/669.56 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.55x = 669.56 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.55x = 105,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,796.39/446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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