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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 672.09 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 672.09 and 174.20 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 672.09 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/672.09 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 672.09 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 117,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,074.72/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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