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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.26, 671.27 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.26, 671.27 and 173.43 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.26 : 671.27 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.26/671.27 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.26x = 671.27 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.26x = 116,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,418.79/447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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