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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 676.80 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 676.80 and 158.76 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 676.80 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/676.80 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 676.80 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 107,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,448.77/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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