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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 676.12 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 676.12 and 126.17 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 676.12 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/676.12 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 676.12 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 85,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,308.58/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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