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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.39, 676.75 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.39, 676.75 and 177.34 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.39 : 676.75 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.39/676.75 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.39x = 676.75 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.39x = 120,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,010.57/451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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