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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.62 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.62 and 174.44 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.62 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.62 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.62 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 117,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,332.64/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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