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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.05, 670.79 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.05, 670.79 and 173.24 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.05 : 670.79 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.05/670.79 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.05x = 670.79 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.05x = 116,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,207.66/447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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