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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.57, 671.15 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.57, 671.15 and 173.45 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.57 : 671.15 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.57/671.15 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.57x = 671.15 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.57x = 116,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,413.08/447.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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