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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.41, 672.51 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.41, 672.51 and 174.39 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.41 : 672.51 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.41/672.51 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.41x = 672.51 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.41x = 117,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,279.02/448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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