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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 673.14 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 673.14 and 174.92 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 673.14 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/673.14 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 673.14 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 117,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,745.65/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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