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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.56, 669.88 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.56, 669.88 and 172.72 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.56 : 669.88 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.56/669.88 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.56x = 669.88 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.56x = 115,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,701.67/446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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