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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 672.63 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 672.63 and 174.44 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 672.63 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/672.63 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 672.63 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 117,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,330.21/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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