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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 668.10 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 668.10 and 156.78 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 668.10 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/668.10 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 668.10 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 104,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,744.72/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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