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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 672.57 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 672.57 and 170.78 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 672.57 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/672.57 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 672.57 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 114,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,861.50/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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