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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 674.01 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 674.01 and 175.59 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 674.01 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/674.01 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 674.01 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 118,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,349.42/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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