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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.15, 676.79 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.15, 676.79 and 177.10 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.15 : 676.79 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.15/676.79 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.15x = 676.79 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.15x = 119,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,859.51/451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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