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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.53, 670.98 and 173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.53, 670.98 and 173.54 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.53 : 670.98 = 173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.53/670.98 = 173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.53x = 670.98 × 173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.53x = 116,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,444.20/447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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