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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.42, 672.38 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.42, 672.38 and 174.48 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.42 : 672.38 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.42/672.38 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.42x = 672.38 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.42x = 117,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,316.86/448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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