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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 676.47 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 676.47 and 176.88 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 676.47 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/676.47 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 676.47 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 119,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,654.01/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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