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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 668.00 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 668.00 and 156.75 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 668.00 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/668.00 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 668.00 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 104,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,708.22/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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