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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.74, 670.20 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.74, 670.20 and 158.14 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.74 : 670.20 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.74/670.20 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.74x = 670.20 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.74x = 105,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,985.43/446.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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