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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.49, 672.61 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.49, 672.61 and 174.52 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.49 : 672.61 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.49/672.61 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.49x = 672.61 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.49x = 117,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,383.02/448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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