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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 676.28 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 676.28 and 176.81 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 676.28 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/676.28 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 676.28 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 119,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,570.13/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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