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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.93 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.93 and 176.18 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.93 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.93 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.93 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 118,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,906.23/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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