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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 674.73 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 674.73 and 157.34 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 674.73 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/674.73 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 674.73 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 106,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,162.02/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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