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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 675.16 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 675.16 and 176.44 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 675.16 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/675.16 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 675.16 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 119,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,125.23/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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