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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 670.32 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 670.32 and 158.25 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 670.32 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/670.32 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 670.32 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 106,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,078.14/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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