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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.50, 670.93 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.50, 670.93 and 169.82 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 670.93 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/670.93 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 670.93 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 113,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,933.13/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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