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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.61 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.61 and 158.57 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.61 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.61 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.61 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 107,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,290.05/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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