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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.16 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.16 and 174.15 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.16 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.16 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.16 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 117,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,056.66/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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