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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.25, 670.56 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.25, 670.56 and 173.32 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.25 : 670.56 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.25/670.56 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.25x = 670.56 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.25x = 116,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,221.46/447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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