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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 672.12 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 672.12 and 174.18 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 672.12 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/672.12 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 672.12 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 117,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,069.86/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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