Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.18, 674.07 and 171.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449.18, 674.07 and 171.78 is: 257.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449.18 : 674.07 = 171.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449.18/674.07 = 171.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449.18x = 674.07 × 171.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449.18x = 115,791.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,791.74/449.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257.78
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