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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 669.32 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 669.32 and 172.28 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 669.32 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/669.32 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 669.32 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 115,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,310.45/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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