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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.50, 669.44 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.50, 669.44 and 172.54 is: 258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.50 : 669.44 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.50/669.44 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.50x = 669.44 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.50x = 115,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,505.18/446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.69

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