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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.50 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.50 and 177.31 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.50 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.50 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.50 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 119,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,950.22/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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