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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 670.74 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 670.74 and 173.34 is: 259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 670.74 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/670.74 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 670.74 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 116,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,266.07/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.85

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