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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 677.79 and 177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 677.79 and 177.97 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 677.79 = 177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/677.79 = 177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 677.79 × 177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 120,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,626.29/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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