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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.78, 668.62 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.78, 668.62 and 157.20 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.78 : 668.62 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.78/668.62 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.78x = 668.62 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.78x = 105,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,107.06/445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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