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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 669.03 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 669.03 and 172.32 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 669.03 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/669.03 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 669.03 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 115,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,287.25/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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