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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.49, 671.10 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.49, 671.10 and 173.56 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.49 : 671.10 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.49/671.10 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.49x = 671.10 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.49x = 116,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,476.12/447.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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