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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 676.19 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 676.19 and 176.76 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 676.19 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/676.19 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 676.19 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 119,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,523.34/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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