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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 674.91 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 674.91 and 176.32 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 674.91 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/674.91 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 674.91 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 119,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,000.13/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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