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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 671.59 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 671.59 and 173.85 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 671.59 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/671.59 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 671.59 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 116,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,753.62/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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