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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 675.11 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 675.11 and 157.57 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 675.11 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/675.11 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 675.11 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 106,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,375.79/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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