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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 677.21 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 677.21 and 177.48 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 677.21 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/677.21 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 677.21 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 120,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190.34/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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