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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 676.98 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 676.98 and 177.61 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 676.98 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/676.98 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 676.98 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 120,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238.42/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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