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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 677.60 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 677.60 and 177.86 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 677.60 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/677.60 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 677.60 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 120,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,517.94/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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