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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 675.92 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 675.92 and 176.56 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 675.92 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/675.92 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 675.92 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 119,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,339.19/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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