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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.38, 669.74 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.38, 669.74 and 172.49 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.38 : 669.74 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.38/669.74 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.38x = 669.74 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.38x = 115,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,519.24/446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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