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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 669.38 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 669.38 and 172.38 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 669.38 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/669.38 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 669.38 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 115,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,386.86/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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