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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 677.85 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 677.85 and 178.12 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 677.85 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/677.85 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 677.85 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 120,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,738.64/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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