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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.71 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.71 and 156.58 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.71 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.71 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.71 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 104,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550.03/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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