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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 668.70 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 668.70 and 172.03 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 668.70 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/668.70 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 668.70 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 115,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,036.46/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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