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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 670.52 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 670.52 and 173.12 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 670.52 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/670.52 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 670.52 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 116,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,076.20/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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