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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 675.81 and 176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 675.81 and 176.71 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 675.81 = 176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/675.81 = 176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 675.81 × 176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 119,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,419.01/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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