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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.05 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.05 and 172.95 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.05 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.05 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.05 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 115,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,885.15/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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