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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.49 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.49 and 159.19 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.49 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.49 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.49 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 107,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,849.63/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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