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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.42 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.42 and 177.51 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.42 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.42 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.42 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 120,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,247.94/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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