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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 673.35 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 673.35 and 174.90 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 673.35 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/673.35 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 673.35 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 117,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,768.92/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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