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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 667.74 and 156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 667.74 and 156.70 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 667.74 = 156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/667.74 = 156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 667.74 × 156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 104,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,634.86/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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