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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.39, 669.66 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.39, 669.66 and 172.46 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.39 : 669.66 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.39/669.66 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.39x = 669.66 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.39x = 115,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,489.37/446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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