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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.36, 671.12 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.36, 671.12 and 173.46 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.36 : 671.12 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.36/671.12 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.36x = 671.12 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.36x = 116,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,412.48/447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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