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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.73, 677.55 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.73, 677.55 and 118.16 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.73 : 677.55 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.73/677.55 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.73x = 677.55 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.73x = 80,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,059.31/451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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