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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 668.90 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 668.90 and 172.04 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 668.90 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/668.90 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 668.90 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 115,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,077.56/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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