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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 674.88 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 674.88 and 176.22 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 674.88 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/674.88 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 674.88 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 118,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,927.35/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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