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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.51, 673.13 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.51, 673.13 and 174.73 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.51 : 673.13 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.51/673.13 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.51x = 673.13 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.51x = 117,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,616.00/448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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