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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 669.48 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 669.48 and 172.36 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 669.48 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/669.48 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 669.48 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 115,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,391.57/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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