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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 668.48 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 668.48 and 153.17 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 668.48 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/668.48 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 668.48 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 102,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,393.67/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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