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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.30, 672.19 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.30, 672.19 and 174.35 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.30 : 672.19 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.30/672.19 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.30x = 672.19 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.30x = 117,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,196.33/448.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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