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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 669.26 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 669.26 and 157.41 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 669.26 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/669.26 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 669.26 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 105,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,347.43/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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