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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.93, 671.76 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.93, 671.76 and 174.06 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.93 : 671.76 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.93/671.76 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.93x = 671.76 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.93x = 116,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,926.55/447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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