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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.17, 670.93 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.17, 670.93 and 173.45 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.17 : 670.93 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.17/670.93 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.17x = 670.93 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.17x = 116,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,372.81/447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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