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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 675.86 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 675.86 and 177.12 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 675.86 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/675.86 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 675.86 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 119,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,708.32/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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