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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 676.86 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 676.86 and 177.46 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 676.86 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/676.86 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 676.86 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 120,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,115.58/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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