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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 682.95 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 682.95 and 177.49 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 682.95 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/682.95 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 682.95 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 121,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,216.80/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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