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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 676.68 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 676.68 and 158.72 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 676.68 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/676.68 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 676.68 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 107,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,398.67/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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