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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.63, 671.45 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.63, 671.45 and 173.94 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.63 : 671.45 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.63/671.45 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.63x = 671.45 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.63x = 116,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,791.14/447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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