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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.85, 674.85 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.85, 674.85 and 176.15 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.85 : 674.85 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.85/674.85 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.85x = 674.85 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.85x = 118,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,871.45/449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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