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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 669.56 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 669.56 and 172.44 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 669.56 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/669.56 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 669.56 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 115,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,458.93/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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