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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 669.92 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 669.92 and 158.18 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 669.92 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/669.92 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 669.92 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 105,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967.95/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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