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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.11, 672.41 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.11, 672.41 and 174.22 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.11 : 672.41 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.11/672.41 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.11x = 672.41 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.11x = 117,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,143.91/448.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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