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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 675.94 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 675.94 and 158.04 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 675.94 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/675.94 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 675.94 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 106,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,825.56/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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