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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 677.15 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 677.15 and 177.51 is: 266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 677.15 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/677.15 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 677.15 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 120,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200.01/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.29

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