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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.78 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.78 and 158.04 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.78 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.78 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.78 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 105,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,852.03/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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