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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.43, 671.09 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.43, 671.09 and 173.50 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.43 : 671.09 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.43/671.09 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.43x = 671.09 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.43x = 116,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,429.89/447.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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