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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.32 and 171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.32 and 171.33 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.32 = 171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.32 = 171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.32 × 171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 115,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,361.60/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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