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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.58 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.58 and 177.36 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.58 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.58 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.58 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 119,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,997.34/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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