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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 669.32 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 669.32 and 172.52 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 669.32 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/669.32 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 669.32 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 115,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,471.09/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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