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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 675.96 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 675.96 and 176.80 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 675.96 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/675.96 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 675.96 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 119,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,509.73/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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