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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 668.84 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 668.84 and 157.31 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 668.84 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/668.84 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 668.84 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 105,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,217.29/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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