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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 674.75 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 674.75 and 175.71 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 674.75 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/674.75 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 674.75 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 118,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,559.44/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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