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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.24, 670.77 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.24, 670.77 and 173.37 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.24 : 670.77 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.24/670.77 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.24x = 670.77 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.24x = 116,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,291.39/447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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