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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 676.76 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 676.76 and 177.20 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 676.76 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/676.76 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 676.76 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 119,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,924.23/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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