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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.96 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.96 and 158.75 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.96 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.96 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.96 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 107,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,468.70/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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