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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 676.98 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 676.98 and 158.84 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 676.98 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/676.98 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 676.98 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 107,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,531.50/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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