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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 676.41 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 676.41 and 176.84 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 676.41 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/676.41 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 676.41 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 119,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,616.34/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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