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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.11, 670.65 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.11, 670.65 and 173.25 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.11 : 670.65 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.11/670.65 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.11x = 670.65 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.11x = 116,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,191.87/447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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