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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.09, 671.55 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.09, 671.55 and 173.95 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.09 : 671.55 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.09/671.55 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.09x = 671.55 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.09x = 116,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,816.12/448.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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