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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 672.89 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 672.89 and 174.91 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 672.89 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/672.89 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 672.89 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 117,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,695.19/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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