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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.39, 670.86 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.39, 670.86 and 173.46 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.39 : 670.86 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.39/670.86 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.39x = 670.86 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.39x = 116,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,367.38/447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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