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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.26 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.26 and 156.94 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.26 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.26 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.26 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 104,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,876.72/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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