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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 668.68 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 668.68 and 153.15 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 668.68 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/668.68 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 668.68 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 102,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,408.34/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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