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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.44 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.44 and 157.04 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.44 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.44 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.44 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 104,971.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,971.82/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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