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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 672.80 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 672.80 and 174.69 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 672.80 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/672.80 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 672.80 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 117,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,530.56/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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