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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.81, 670.22 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.81, 670.22 and 158.45 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.81 : 670.22 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.81/670.22 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.81x = 670.22 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.81x = 106,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,196.36/446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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