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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 677.38 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 677.38 and 159.18 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 677.38 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/677.38 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 677.38 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 107,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,825.35/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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