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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 668.04 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 668.04 and 156.68 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 668.04 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/668.04 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 668.04 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 104,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,668.51/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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