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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 677.73 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 677.73 and 159.41 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 677.73 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/677.73 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 677.73 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 108,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,036.94/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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