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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 669.90 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 669.90 and 158.32 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 669.90 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/669.90 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 669.90 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 106,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,058.57/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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