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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 676.03 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 676.03 and 176.70 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 676.03 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/676.03 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 676.03 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 119,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,454.50/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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