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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 677.45 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 677.45 and 177.80 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 677.45 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/677.45 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 677.45 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 120,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,450.48/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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