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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.46, 671.22 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.46, 671.22 and 173.53 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.46 : 671.22 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.46/671.22 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.46x = 671.22 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.46x = 116,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,476.81/447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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