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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 682.67 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 682.67 and 177.73 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 682.67 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/682.67 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 682.67 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 121,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,329.68/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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