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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 671.74 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 671.74 and 174.05 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 671.74 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/671.74 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 671.74 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 116,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,912.12/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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