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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 673.56 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 673.56 and 175.14 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 673.56 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/673.56 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 673.56 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 117,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,967.30/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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