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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 671.39 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 671.39 and 173.64 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 671.39 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/671.39 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 671.39 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 116,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,582.46/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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