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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.59, 672.30 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.59, 672.30 and 174.45 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.59 : 672.30 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.59/672.30 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.59x = 672.30 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.59x = 117,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,282.74/448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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