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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 675.71 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 675.71 and 154.05 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 675.71 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/675.71 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 675.71 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 104,096.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,096.10/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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