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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.23, 670.95 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.23, 670.95 and 173.41 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.23 : 670.95 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.23/670.95 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.23x = 670.95 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.23x = 116,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,347.76/447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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