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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 677.76 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 677.76 and 159.43 is: 239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 677.76 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/677.76 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 677.76 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 108,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,055.28/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.11

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