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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 676.95 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 676.95 and 177.67 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 676.95 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/676.95 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 676.95 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 120,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,273.71/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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