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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.18 : 674.07 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.18/674.07 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.18x = 674.07 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.18x = 115,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,791.74/449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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