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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.18, 669.36 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.18, 669.36 and 172.32 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.18 : 669.36 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.18/669.36 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.18x = 669.36 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.18x = 115,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,344.12/446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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