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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.50 and 157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.50 and 157.03 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.50 = 157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.50 = 157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.50 × 157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 104,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,974.56/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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