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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 669.03 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 669.03 and 172.31 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 669.03 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/669.03 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 669.03 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 115,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,277.64/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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