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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.43 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.43 and 157.05 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.43 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.43 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.43 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 104,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,976.93/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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