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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.47, 671.06 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.47, 671.06 and 173.49 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.47 : 671.06 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.47/671.06 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.47x = 671.06 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.47x = 116,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,422.63/447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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