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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.85, 671.46 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.85, 671.46 and 173.96 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.85 : 671.46 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.85/671.46 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.85x = 671.46 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.85x = 116,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,809.47/447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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