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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 668.54 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 668.54 and 153.11 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 668.54 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/668.54 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 668.54 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 102,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,360.16/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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