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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 672.63 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 672.63 and 174.33 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 672.63 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/672.63 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 672.63 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 117,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,259.59/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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