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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 677.21 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 677.21 and 159 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 677.21 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/677.21 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 677.21 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 107,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,675.60/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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