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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 674.61 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 674.61 and 168.27 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 674.61 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/674.61 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 674.61 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 113,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,513.46/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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