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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 670.03 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 670.03 and 154.12 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 670.03 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/670.03 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 670.03 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 103,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,265.02/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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