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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 675.78 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 675.78 and 176.64 is: 264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 675.78 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/675.78 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 675.78 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 119,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,369.78/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.94

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