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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 676.99 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 676.99 and 173.70 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 676.99 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/676.99 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 676.99 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 117,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,593.16/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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