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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 668.96 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 668.96 and 172 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 668.96 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/668.96 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 668.96 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 115,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,061.12/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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