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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.39, 668.10 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.39, 668.10 and 156.85 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.39 : 668.10 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.39/668.10 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.39x = 668.10 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.39x = 104,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,791.49/445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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