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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.59, 683.51 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.59, 683.51 and 177.87 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.59 : 683.51 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.59/683.51 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.59x = 683.51 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.59x = 121,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,575.92/455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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