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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 675.54 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 675.54 and 176.47 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 675.54 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/675.54 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 675.54 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 119,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,212.54/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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