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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 676.05 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 676.05 and 158.22 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 676.05 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/676.05 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 676.05 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 106,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,964.63/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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