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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 675.74 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 675.74 and 176.60 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 675.74 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/675.74 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 675.74 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 119,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,331.42/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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