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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.12, 670.28 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.12, 670.28 and 173.41 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.12 : 670.28 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.12/670.28 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.12x = 670.28 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.12x = 116,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,230.71/447.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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