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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 672.40 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 672.40 and 174.32 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 672.40 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/672.40 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 672.40 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 117,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,211.16/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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