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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 673.02 and 174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 673.02 and 174.77 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 673.02 = 174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/673.02 = 174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 673.02 × 174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 117,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,626.90/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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