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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.31, 668.05 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.31, 668.05 and 156.77 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.31 : 668.05 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.31/668.05 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.31x = 668.05 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.31x = 104,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,726.47/445.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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