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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.67, 675.72 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.67, 675.72 and 177.01 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.67 : 675.72 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.67/675.72 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.67x = 675.72 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.67x = 119,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,609.20/450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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