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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.27, 670.98 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.27, 670.98 and 173.36 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.27 : 670.98 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.27/670.98 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.27x = 670.98 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.27x = 116,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,317.74/447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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