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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.05, 669.18 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.05, 669.18 and 172.15 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.05 : 669.18 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.05/669.18 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.05x = 669.18 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.05x = 115,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,199.34/446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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