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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.26, 672.54 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.26, 672.54 and 174.54 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.26 : 672.54 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.26/672.54 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.26x = 672.54 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.26x = 117,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,385.13/448.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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