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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 675.73 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 675.73 and 176.67 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 675.73 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/675.73 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 675.73 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 119,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,381.22/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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