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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.89, 668.67 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.89, 668.67 and 153.34 is: 229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.89 : 668.67 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.89/668.67 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.89x = 668.67 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.89x = 102,534.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,534.69/445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.95

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