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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 677.80 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 677.80 and 159.30 is: 238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 677.80 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/677.80 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 677.80 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 107,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,973.54/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.94

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