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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 674.86 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 674.86 and 175.96 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 674.86 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/674.86 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 674.86 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 118,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,748.37/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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