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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.07, 676.15 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.07, 676.15 and 158.48 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.07 : 676.15 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.07/676.15 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.07x = 676.15 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.07x = 107,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,156.91/451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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