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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 676.49 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 676.49 and 177.21 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 676.49 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/676.49 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 676.49 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 119,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,879.91/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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