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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 674.34 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 674.34 and 175.51 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 674.34 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/674.34 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 674.34 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 118,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,353.41/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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