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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 676.03 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 676.03 and 158.26 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 676.03 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/676.03 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 676.03 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 106,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,989.41/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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