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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 673.03 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 673.03 and 174.57 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 673.03 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/673.03 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 673.03 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 117,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,491.69/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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