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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447, 670.43 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447, 670.43 and 173.06 is: 259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447 : 670.43 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447/670.43 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447x = 670.43 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447x = 116,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021.26/447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.56

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