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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 675.36 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 675.36 and 176.12 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 675.36 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/675.36 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 675.36 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 118,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,944.40/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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