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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 669.81 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 669.81 and 158 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 669.81 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/669.81 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 669.81 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 105,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,829.98/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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