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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 676.08 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 676.08 and 176.68 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 676.08 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/676.08 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 676.08 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 119,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449.81/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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