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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 675 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 675 and 157.50 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 675 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/675 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 675 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 106,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,312.50/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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