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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 675.15 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 675.15 and 176.17 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 675.15 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/675.15 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 675.15 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 118,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,940.15/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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