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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 675.26 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 675.26 and 176.18 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 675.26 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/675.26 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 675.26 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 118,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,967.31/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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