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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 674.33 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 674.33 and 157.39 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 674.33 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/674.33 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 674.33 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 106,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,134.12/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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