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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.06 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.06 and 177.66 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.06 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.06 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.06 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 120,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,288.62/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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