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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 668.08 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 668.08 and 156.76 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 668.08 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/668.08 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 668.08 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 104,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,728.22/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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