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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 675.08 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 675.08 and 172.42 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 675.08 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/675.08 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 675.08 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 116,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,399.19/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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