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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 669.67 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 669.67 and 172.54 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 669.67 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/669.67 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 669.67 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 115,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,544.86/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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