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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 668.74 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 668.74 and 172.37 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 668.74 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/668.74 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 668.74 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 115,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,270.71/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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