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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 674.37 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 674.37 and 175.70 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 674.37 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/674.37 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 674.37 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 118,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,483.44/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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