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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 677.79 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 677.79 and 159.25 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 677.79 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/677.79 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 677.79 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 107,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,938.06/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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