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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 672.38 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 672.38 and 174.14 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 672.38 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/672.38 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 672.38 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 117,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,085.76/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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