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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.18, 671.07 and 169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.18, 671.07 and 169.78 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.18 : 671.07 = 169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.18/671.07 = 169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.18x = 671.07 × 169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.18x = 113,934.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,934.26/447.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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