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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 677.73 and 178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 677.73 and 178.06 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 677.73 = 178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/677.73 = 178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 677.73 × 178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 120,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,676.60/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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