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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 674.70 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 674.70 and 176.17 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 674.70 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/674.70 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 674.70 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 118,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,861.90/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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