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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 676.29 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 676.29 and 158.40 is: 237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 676.29 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/676.29 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 676.29 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 107,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,124.34/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.59

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