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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.91, 676.11 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.91, 676.11 and 158.29 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.91 : 676.11 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.91/676.11 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.91x = 676.11 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.91x = 107,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,021.45/450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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