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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 669.52 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 669.52 and 172.42 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 669.52 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/669.52 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 669.52 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 115,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,438.64/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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