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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 676.67 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 676.67 and 177.44 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 676.67 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/676.67 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 676.67 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 120,064.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,064.05/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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