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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 675.20 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 675.20 and 176.19 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 675.20 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/675.20 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 675.20 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 118,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,962.61/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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