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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 675.02 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 675.02 and 176.21 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 675.02 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/675.02 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 675.02 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 118,945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,945.27/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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