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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 670.02 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 670.02 and 158.14 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 670.02 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/670.02 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 670.02 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 105,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,956.96/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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