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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.66 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.66 and 174.66 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.66 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.66 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.66 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 117,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,486.80/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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