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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 669.87 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 669.87 and 172.65 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 669.87 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/669.87 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 669.87 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 115,652.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,652.19/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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