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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.41 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.41 and 176.36 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.41 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.41 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.41 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 119,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,111.05/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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