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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 670.86 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 670.86 and 173.12 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 670.86 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/670.86 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 670.86 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 116,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,135.93/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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