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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 675.41 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 675.41 and 176.21 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 675.41 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/675.41 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 675.41 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 119,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,009.74/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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