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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.39, 669.52 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.39, 669.52 and 172.49 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.39 : 669.52 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.39/669.52 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.39x = 669.52 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.39x = 115,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,483.29/446.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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