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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.99, 674.85 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.99, 674.85 and 176.02 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.99 : 674.85 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.99/674.85 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.99x = 674.85 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.99x = 118,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,787.10/449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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