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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 675.92 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 675.92 and 176.55 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 675.92 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/675.92 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 675.92 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 119,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,333.68/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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