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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 677.99 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 677.99 and 159.44 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 677.99 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/677.99 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 677.99 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 108,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,098.73/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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