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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 677.56 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 677.56 and 122.71 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 677.56 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/677.56 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 677.56 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 83,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143.39/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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