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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 674.88 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 674.88 and 175.87 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 674.88 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/674.88 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 674.88 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 118,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,690.28/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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