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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 668.63 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 668.63 and 172.05 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 668.63 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/668.63 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 668.63 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 115,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,037.79/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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