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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 671.67 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 671.67 and 174.06 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 671.67 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/671.67 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 671.67 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 116,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,910.88/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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