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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 675 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 675 and 176.32 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 675 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/675 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 675 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 119,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,016/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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