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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.37, 671.24 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.37, 671.24 and 173.54 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.37 : 671.24 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.37/671.24 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.37x = 671.24 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.37x = 116,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,488.13/447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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