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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.32, 675.65 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.32, 675.65 and 176.60 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.32 : 675.65 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.32/675.65 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.32x = 675.65 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.32x = 119,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,321.92/450.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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