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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 675.13 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 675.13 and 172.41 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 675.13 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/675.13 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 675.13 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 116,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,398.73/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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