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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 675.41 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 675.41 and 176.54 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 675.41 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/675.41 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 675.41 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 119,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,232.62/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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