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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 675.54 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 675.54 and 176.76 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 675.54 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/675.54 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 675.54 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 119,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,408.45/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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