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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.66, 677.49 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.66, 677.49 and 127.03 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.66 : 677.49 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.66/677.49 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.66x = 677.49 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.66x = 86,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,061.55/451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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