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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.31 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.31 and 156.51 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.31 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.31 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.31 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 104,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,439.91/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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