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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 670.30 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 670.30 and 173.20 is: 259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 670.30 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/670.30 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 670.30 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 116,095.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,095.96/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.61

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