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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 673.50 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 673.50 and 171.52 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 673.50 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/673.50 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 673.50 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 115,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,518.72/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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