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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 668.20 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 668.20 and 156.90 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 668.20 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/668.20 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 668.20 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 104,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,840.58/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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