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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 677.01 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 677.01 and 158.73 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 677.01 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/677.01 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 677.01 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 107,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,461.80/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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