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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 674.77 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 674.77 and 175.73 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 674.77 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/674.77 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 674.77 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 118,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,578.58/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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