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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 672.57 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 672.57 and 174.48 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 672.57 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/672.57 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 672.57 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 117,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,350.01/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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