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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.87, 668.75 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.87, 668.75 and 153.36 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.87 : 668.75 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.87/668.75 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.87x = 668.75 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.87x = 102,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,558.73/445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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