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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 672.66 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 672.66 and 174.72 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 672.66 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/672.66 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 672.66 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 117,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,527.16/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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