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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 667.71 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 667.71 and 156.53 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 667.71 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/667.71 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 667.71 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 104,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,518.32/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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