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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.12, 669.08 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.12, 669.08 and 172.25 is: 258.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.12 : 669.08 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.12/669.08 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.12x = 669.08 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.12x = 115,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,249.03/446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.34

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