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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.96 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.96 and 157.38 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.96 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.96 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.96 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 105,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280.92/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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