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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 671.82 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 671.82 and 173.93 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 671.82 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/671.82 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 671.82 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 116,849.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,849.65/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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