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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 675.74 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 675.74 and 157.79 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 675.74 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/675.74 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 675.74 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 106,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,626.65/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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