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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 672.30 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 672.30 and 174.48 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 672.30 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/672.30 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 672.30 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 117,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,302.03/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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