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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.29, 677.90 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.29, 677.90 and 174.46 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.29 : 677.90 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.29/677.90 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.29x = 677.90 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.29x = 118,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,266.43/452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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