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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.42 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.42 and 157.02 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.42 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.42 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.42 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 104,952.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,952.36/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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