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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 676.64 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 676.64 and 177.26 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 676.64 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/676.64 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 676.64 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 119,939.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,939.47/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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