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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 676.23 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 676.23 and 158.34 is: 237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 676.23 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/676.23 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 676.23 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 107,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074.26/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.42

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