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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 677.67 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 677.67 and 143.54 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 677.67 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/677.67 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 677.67 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 97,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,272.75/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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