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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.78, 668.43 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.78, 668.43 and 157 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.78 : 668.43 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.78/668.43 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.78x = 668.43 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.78x = 104,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,943.51/445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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