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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.23 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.23 and 177.06 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.23 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.23 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.23 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 119,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,733.28/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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