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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.69, 675.75 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.69, 675.75 and 176.86 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.69 : 675.75 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.69/675.75 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.69x = 675.75 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.69x = 119,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,513.15/450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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