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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 674.94 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 674.94 and 176.26 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 674.94 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/674.94 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 674.94 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 118,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,964.92/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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