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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.99, 669.08 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.99, 669.08 and 172.16 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.99 : 669.08 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.99/669.08 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.99x = 669.08 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.99x = 115,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,185.47/445.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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