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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.58, 675.73 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.58, 675.73 and 176.60 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.58 : 675.73 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.58/675.73 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.58x = 675.73 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.58x = 119,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,333.92/450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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