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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.35, 675.11 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.35, 675.11 and 176.63 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.35 : 675.11 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.35/675.11 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.35x = 675.11 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.35x = 119,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,240.42/450.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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