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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 676.00 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 676.00 and 172.95 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 676.00 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/676.00 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 676.00 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 116,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,911.86/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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