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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.37, 669.83 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.37, 669.83 and 172.49 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.37 : 669.83 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.37/669.83 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.37x = 669.83 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.37x = 115,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,538.98/446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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