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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.61, 669.81 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.61, 669.81 and 158.04 is: 237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.61 : 669.81 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.61/669.81 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.61x = 669.81 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.61x = 105,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,858.14/446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.03

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