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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.06, 670.76 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.06, 670.76 and 173.07 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.06 : 670.76 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.06/670.76 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.06x = 670.76 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.06x = 116,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,088.43/447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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