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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 677.48 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 677.48 and 177.58 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 677.48 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/677.48 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 677.48 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 120,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,306.90/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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