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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 677.67 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 677.67 and 174.14 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 677.67 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/677.67 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 677.67 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 118,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,009.45/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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