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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.43 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.43 and 158.55 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.43 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.43 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.43 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 107,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,247.98/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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