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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.05, 676.23 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.05, 676.23 and 177.17 is: 265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.05 : 676.23 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.05/676.23 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.05x = 676.23 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.05x = 119,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,804.29/451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.61

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