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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 675.51 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 675.51 and 176.06 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 675.51 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/675.51 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 675.51 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 118,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,926.91/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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