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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 676.41 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 676.41 and 177.32 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 676.41 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/676.41 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 676.41 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 119,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941.02/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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