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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.55, 671.42 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.55, 671.42 and 173.61 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.55 : 671.42 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.55/671.42 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.55x = 671.42 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.55x = 116,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,565.66/447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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