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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 668.53 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 668.53 and 157.13 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 668.53 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/668.53 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 668.53 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 105,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,042.97/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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