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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 677.24 and 158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 677.24 and 158.79 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 677.24 = 158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/677.24 = 158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 677.24 × 158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 107,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,538.94/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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