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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 669.50 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 669.50 and 172.55 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 669.50 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/669.50 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 669.50 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 115,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,521.36/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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