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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.62, 671.56 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.62, 671.56 and 173.72 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.62 : 671.56 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.62/671.56 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.62x = 671.56 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.62x = 116,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,663.40/447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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