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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.63, 668.58 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.63, 668.58 and 157.07 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.63 : 668.58 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.63/668.58 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.63x = 668.58 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.63x = 105,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,013.86/445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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