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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.27, 669.41 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.27, 669.41 and 172.45 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.27 : 669.41 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.27/669.41 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.27x = 669.41 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.27x = 115,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,439.75/446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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