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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 676.74 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 676.74 and 177.53 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 676.74 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/676.74 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 676.74 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 120,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,143.34/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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