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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.43, 668.24 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.43, 668.24 and 156.89 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.43 : 668.24 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.43/668.24 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.43x = 668.24 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.43x = 104,839.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,839.39/445.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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