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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 669.42 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 669.42 and 172.26 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 669.42 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/669.42 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 669.42 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 115,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,314.29/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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