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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 675.50 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 675.50 and 157.86 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 675.50 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/675.50 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 675.50 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 106,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,633.64/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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