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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.43, 669.80 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.43, 669.80 and 172.55 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.43 : 669.80 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.43/669.80 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.43x = 669.80 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.43x = 115,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,572.33/446.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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