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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.17, 668.56 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.17, 668.56 and 172.11 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.17 : 668.56 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.17/668.56 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.17x = 668.56 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.17x = 115,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065.86/446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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