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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 675.33 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 675.33 and 176.50 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 675.33 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/675.33 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 675.33 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 119,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,195.75/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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