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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 677.70 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 677.70 and 177.82 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 677.70 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/677.70 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 677.70 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 120,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,508.61/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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