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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 667.56 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 667.56 and 156.57 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 667.56 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/667.56 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 667.56 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 104,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,519.87/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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