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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 675.44 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 675.44 and 176.31 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 675.44 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/675.44 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 675.44 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 119,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,086.83/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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