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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 675.26 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 675.26 and 157.64 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 675.26 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/675.26 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 675.26 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 106,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,444.41/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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