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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.32, 670.70 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.32, 670.70 and 173.19 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.32 : 670.70 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.32/670.70 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.32x = 670.70 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.32x = 116,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156.73/447.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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