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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 672.75 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 672.75 and 174.79 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 672.75 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/672.75 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 672.75 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 117,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,589.97/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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