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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674.33 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674.33 and 175.49 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674.33 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674.33 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674.33 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 118,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,338.17/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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