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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.62 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.62 and 177.22 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.62 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.62 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.62 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 119,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,910.60/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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