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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.57, 669.93 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.57, 669.93 and 158.21 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.57 : 669.93 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.57/669.93 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.57x = 669.93 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.57x = 105,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,986.28/446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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