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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 675.90 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 675.90 and 158.09 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 675.90 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/675.90 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 675.90 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 106,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,853.03/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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