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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 674.23 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 674.23 and 175.67 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 674.23 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/674.23 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 674.23 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 118,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,438.17/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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