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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.40 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.40 and 173.46 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.40 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.40 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.40 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 117,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,328.34/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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