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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 675.16 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 675.16 and 157.61 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 675.16 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/675.16 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 675.16 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 106,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,411.97/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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