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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 675.25 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 675.25 and 176.34 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 675.25 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/675.25 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 675.25 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 119,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,070.61/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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