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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.40, 669.27 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.40, 669.27 and 172.26 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.40 : 669.27 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.40/669.27 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.40x = 669.27 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.40x = 115,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,288.45/446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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