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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 671.03 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 671.03 and 173.26 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 671.03 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/671.03 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 671.03 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 116,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,262.66/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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