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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.76, 671.36 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.76, 671.36 and 173.56 is: 260.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.76 : 671.36 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.76/671.36 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.76x = 671.36 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.76x = 116,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,519.95/447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.23

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