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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 676.26 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 676.26 and 158.43 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 676.26 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/676.26 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 676.26 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 107,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,139.87/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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