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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 669.06 and 172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 669.06 and 172.19 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 669.06 = 172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/669.06 = 172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 669.06 × 172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 115,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202.10/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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