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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 675.96 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 675.96 and 158.25 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 675.96 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/675.96 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 675.96 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 106,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,970.67/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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