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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.80, 670.20 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.80, 670.20 and 158.18 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.80 : 670.20 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.80/670.20 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.80x = 670.20 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.80x = 106,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,012.24/446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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