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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.98 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.98 and 157.35 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.98 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.98 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.98 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 105,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,266.71/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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