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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.54, 671.24 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.54, 671.24 and 173.60 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.54 : 671.24 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.54/671.24 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.54x = 671.24 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.54x = 116,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,527.26/447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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