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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 674.43 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 674.43 and 176.18 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 674.43 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/674.43 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 674.43 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 118,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,818.04/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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