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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.07, 670.47 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.07, 670.47 and 173.10 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.07 : 670.47 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.07/670.47 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.07x = 670.47 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.07x = 116,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,055.05/447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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