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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 677.40 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 677.40 and 159.04 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 677.40 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/677.40 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 677.40 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 107,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,733.70/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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