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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.51, 670.77 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.51, 670.77 and 173.46 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.51 : 670.77 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.51/670.77 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.51x = 670.77 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.51x = 116,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,351.76/447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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