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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 673.10 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 673.10 and 174.85 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 673.10 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/673.10 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 673.10 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 117,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,691.54/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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