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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.09, 670.75 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.09, 670.75 and 173.11 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.09 : 670.75 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.09/670.75 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.09x = 670.75 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.09x = 116,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,113.53/447.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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