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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 673.11 and 174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 673.11 and 174.82 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 673.11 = 174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/673.11 = 174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 673.11 × 174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 117,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,673.09/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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