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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.15, 674.96 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.15, 674.96 and 175.92 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.15 : 674.96 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.15/674.96 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.15x = 674.96 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.15x = 118,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,738.96/450.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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