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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.68, 671.56 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.68, 671.56 and 170.12 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.68 : 671.56 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.68/671.56 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.68x = 671.56 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.68x = 114,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,245.79/447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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