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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.58 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.58 and 177.09 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.58 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.58 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.58 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 119,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,818.34/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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