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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.90, 668.42 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.90, 668.42 and 157.18 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.90 : 668.42 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.90/668.42 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.90x = 668.42 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.90x = 105,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062.26/445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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