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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.53, 668.43 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.53, 668.43 and 156.98 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.53 : 668.43 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.53/668.43 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.53x = 668.43 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.53x = 104,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,926.80/445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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