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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 670.08 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 670.08 and 158.06 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 670.08 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/670.08 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 670.08 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 105,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,912.84/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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