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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 677.04 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 677.04 and 158.90 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 677.04 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/677.04 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 677.04 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 107,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,578.27/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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