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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 670.38 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 670.38 and 158.37 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 670.38 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/670.38 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 670.38 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 106,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,168.08/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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