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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.73, 672.69 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.73, 672.69 and 175.03 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.73 : 672.69 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.73/672.69 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.73x = 672.69 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.73x = 117,739.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,739.91/448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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