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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.42, 670.87 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.42, 670.87 and 173.48 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.42 : 670.87 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.42/670.87 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.42x = 670.87 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.42x = 116,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,378.74/447.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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