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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 674.87 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 674.87 and 176.04 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 674.87 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/674.87 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 674.87 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 118,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,803.23/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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