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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 674.76 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 674.76 and 176.36 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 674.76 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/674.76 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 674.76 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 119,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,000.67/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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