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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.19, 671.04 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.19, 671.04 and 173.31 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.19 : 671.04 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.19/671.04 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.19x = 671.04 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.19x = 116,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,297.94/447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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