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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 676.14 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 676.14 and 158.22 is: 237.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 676.14 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/676.14 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 676.14 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 106,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,978.87/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.37

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