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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 676 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 676 and 176.68 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 676 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/676 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 676 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 119,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,435.68/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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