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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.05, 674.93 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.05, 674.93 and 157.52 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.05 : 674.93 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.05/674.93 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.05x = 674.93 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.05x = 106,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,317.05/450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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