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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.11 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.11 and 174.93 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.11 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.11 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.11 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 117,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,747.13/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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