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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 674.82 and 157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 674.82 and 157.53 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 674.82 = 157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/674.82 = 157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 674.82 × 157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 106,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,304.39/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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