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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 675.29 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 675.29 and 176.15 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 675.29 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/675.29 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 675.29 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 118,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,948.08/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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