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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.69, 677.77 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.69, 677.77 and 177.98 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.69 : 677.77 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.69/677.77 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.69x = 677.77 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.69x = 120,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,629.48/451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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