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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.19, 672.36 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.19, 672.36 and 174.32 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.19 : 672.36 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.19/672.36 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.19x = 672.36 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.19x = 117,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,205.80/448.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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