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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.53, 674.02 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.53, 674.02 and 175.75 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.53 : 674.02 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.53/674.02 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.53x = 674.02 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.53x = 118,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,457.55/449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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