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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.55, 673.08 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.55, 673.08 and 174.64 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.55 : 673.08 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.55/673.08 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.55x = 673.08 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.55x = 117,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,546.69/448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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