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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 677.46 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 677.46 and 159.05 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 677.46 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/677.46 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 677.46 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 107,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,750.01/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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