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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 675.24 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 675.24 and 176.50 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 675.24 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/675.24 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 675.24 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 119,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,179.86/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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