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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.80, 668.62 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.80, 668.62 and 157.24 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.80 : 668.62 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.80/668.62 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.80x = 668.62 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.80x = 105,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,133.81/445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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