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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 675.42 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 675.42 and 176.37 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 675.42 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/675.42 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 675.42 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 119,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,123.83/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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