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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.91, 673.19 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.91, 673.19 and 174.97 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.91 : 673.19 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.91/673.19 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.91x = 673.19 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.91x = 117,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,783.81/448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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