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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.91, 677.86 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.91, 677.86 and 159.34 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.91 : 677.86 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.91/677.86 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.91x = 677.86 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.91x = 108,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,008.12/451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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