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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.89, 670.34 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.89, 670.34 and 158.33 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.89 : 670.34 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.89/670.34 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.89x = 670.34 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.89x = 106,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,134.93/446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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