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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 675.26 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 675.26 and 176.20 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 675.26 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/675.26 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 675.26 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 118,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,979.53/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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