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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 672.98 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 672.98 and 174.65 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 672.98 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/672.98 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 672.98 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 117,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,531.72/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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