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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.93, 668.99 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.93, 668.99 and 157.39 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.93 : 668.99 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.93/668.99 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.93x = 668.99 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.93x = 105,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,291.55/445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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