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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.04, 670.16 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.04, 670.16 and 173.06 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.04 : 670.16 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.04/670.16 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.04x = 670.16 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.04x = 115,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,977.02/447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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