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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 672.55 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 672.55 and 174.53 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 672.55 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/672.55 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 672.55 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 117,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,380.49/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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