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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 673.12 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 673.12 and 174.88 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 673.12 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/673.12 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 673.12 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 117,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,715.23/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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