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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 676.66 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 676.66 and 158.95 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 676.66 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/676.66 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 676.66 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 107,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,555.11/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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