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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.84 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.84 and 177.38 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.84 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.84 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.84 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 120,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,059.13/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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