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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 674.46 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 674.46 and 175.66 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 674.46 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/674.46 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 674.46 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 118,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,477.15/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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