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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 676.02 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 676.02 and 176.97 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 676.02 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/676.02 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 676.02 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 119,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,635.26/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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