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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.37, 672.30 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.37, 672.30 and 174.14 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.37 : 672.30 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.37/672.30 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.37x = 672.30 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.37x = 117,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,075.79/448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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