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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 677.93 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 677.93 and 174.33 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 677.93 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/677.93 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 677.93 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 118,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,182.67/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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