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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.24 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.24 and 176.13 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.24 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.24 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.24 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 118,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,930.02/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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