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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.91, 670.26 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.91, 670.26 and 158.35 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.91 : 670.26 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.91/670.26 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.91x = 670.26 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.91x = 106,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,134.59/446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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