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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.10, 670.91 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.10, 670.91 and 173.21 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.10 : 670.91 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.10/670.91 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.10x = 670.91 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.10x = 116,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,210.25/447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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