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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.37 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.37 and 159.18 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.37 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.37 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.37 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 107,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,823.76/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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