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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 676.37 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 676.37 and 173.28 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 676.37 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/676.37 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 676.37 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 117,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,201.39/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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