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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.36 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.36 and 157.16 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.36 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.36 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.36 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 105,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,039.46/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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