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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.20, 670.74 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.20, 670.74 and 169.52 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.20 : 670.74 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.20/670.74 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.20x = 670.74 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.20x = 113,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,703.84/447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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