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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 675.26 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 675.26 and 176.24 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 675.26 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/675.26 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 675.26 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 119,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,007.82/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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