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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 669.98 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 669.98 and 158.16 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 669.98 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/669.98 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 669.98 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 105,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,964.43/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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