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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 674.56 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 674.56 and 157.42 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 674.56 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/674.56 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 674.56 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 106,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.24/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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