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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.73, 671.59 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.73, 671.59 and 174.05 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.73 : 671.59 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.73/671.59 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.73x = 671.59 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.73x = 116,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,889.62/447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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