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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 677.08 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 677.08 and 177.42 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 677.08 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/677.08 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 677.08 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 120,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127.53/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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