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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 677.62 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 677.62 and 159.19 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 677.62 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/677.62 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 677.62 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 107,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,870.33/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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