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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.44, 671.22 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.44, 671.22 and 173.73 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.44 : 671.22 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.44/671.22 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.44x = 671.22 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.44x = 116,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,611.05/447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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