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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 670.31 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 670.31 and 158.31 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 670.31 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/670.31 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 670.31 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 106,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,115.98/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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