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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.53 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.53 and 177.08 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.53 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.53 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.53 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 119,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,798.24/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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