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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.06, 672.13 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.06, 672.13 and 174.23 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.06 : 672.13 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.06/672.13 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.06x = 672.13 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.06x = 117,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,105.21/448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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