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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.45, 672.43 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.45, 672.43 and 140.17 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.45 : 672.43 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.45/672.43 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.45x = 672.43 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.45x = 94,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,254.51/448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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