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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.99, 677.99 and 178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.99, 677.99 and 178.21 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.99 : 677.99 = 178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.99/677.99 = 178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.99x = 677.99 × 178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.99x = 120,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,824.60/451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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