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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 676.40 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 676.40 and 177.09 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 676.40 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/676.40 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 676.40 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 119,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,782.79/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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