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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 677.53 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 677.53 and 177.63 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 677.53 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/677.53 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 677.53 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 120,348.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,348.77/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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