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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.86, 671.31 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.86, 671.31 and 173.84 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.86 : 671.31 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.86/671.31 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.86x = 671.31 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.86x = 116,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,697.17/447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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