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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.50 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.50 and 172.72 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.50 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.50 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.50 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 116,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,672.36/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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