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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 669.96 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 669.96 and 158.11 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 669.96 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/669.96 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 669.96 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 105,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,927.38/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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