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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 674.12 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 674.12 and 175.45 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 674.12 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/674.12 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 674.12 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 118,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,274.35/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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