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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.67, 675.61 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.67, 675.61 and 158.12 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.67 : 675.61 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.67/675.61 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.67x = 675.61 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.67x = 106,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,827.45/450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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