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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 669.01 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 669.01 and 157.40 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 669.01 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/669.01 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 669.01 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 105,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,302.17/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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