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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.68 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.68 and 158.84 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.68 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.68 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.68 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 107,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,483.85/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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