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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 672.34 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 672.34 and 174.42 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 672.34 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/672.34 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 672.34 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 117,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,269.54/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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