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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 672.02 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 672.02 and 173.96 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 672.02 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/672.02 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 672.02 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 116,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,901.67/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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