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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 670.41 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 670.41 and 173.00 is: 259.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.41 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.41 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.41 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 115,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,977.58/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.46

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