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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.62, 670.02 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.62, 670.02 and 158.08 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.62 : 670.02 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.62/670.02 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.62x = 670.02 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.62x = 105,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,916.76/446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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