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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.53, 672.38 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.53, 672.38 and 174.56 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.53 : 672.38 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.53/672.38 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.53x = 672.38 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.53x = 117,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,369.78/448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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