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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 671.81 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 671.81 and 173.97 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 671.81 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/671.81 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 671.81 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 116,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,873.92/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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