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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.64, 669.56 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.64, 669.56 and 157.88 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.64 : 669.56 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.64/669.56 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.64x = 669.56 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.64x = 105,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,710.13/446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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