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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 675 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 675 and 176.29 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 675 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/675 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 675 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 118,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,995.75/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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