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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.58, 676.14 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.58, 676.14 and 176.92 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.58 : 676.14 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.58/676.14 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.58x = 676.14 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.58x = 119,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,622.69/450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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