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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.27, 672.47 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.27, 672.47 and 174.45 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.27 : 672.47 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.27/672.47 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.27x = 672.47 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.27x = 117,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,312.39/448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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