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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.86, 674.84 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.86, 674.84 and 176.14 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.86 : 674.84 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.86/674.84 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.86x = 674.84 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.86x = 118,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,866.32/449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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