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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 677.92 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 677.92 and 178.28 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 677.92 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/677.92 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 677.92 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 120,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,859.58/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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