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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.17 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.17 and 153.17 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.17 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.17 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.17 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 102,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,343.60/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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