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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 673.19 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 673.19 and 174.84 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 673.19 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/673.19 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 673.19 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 117,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,696.30/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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