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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 676.26 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 676.26 and 158.31 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 676.26 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/676.26 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 676.26 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 107,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,058.72/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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