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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 673.36 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 673.36 and 174.80 is: 262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 673.36 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/673.36 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 673.36 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 117,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,700.40/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.31

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