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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 672.04 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 672.04 and 174.12 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 672.04 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/672.04 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 672.04 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 117,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,017.08/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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