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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 677.01 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 677.01 and 177.34 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 677.01 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/677.01 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 677.01 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 120,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,060.20/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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