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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 675.75 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 675.75 and 176.79 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 675.75 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/675.75 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 675.75 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 119,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,465.84/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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