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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.35, 670.61 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.35, 670.61 and 173.62 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.35 : 670.61 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.35/670.61 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.35x = 670.61 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.35x = 116,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,431.31/447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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