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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.57, 669.91 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.57, 669.91 and 172.62 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.57 : 669.91 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.57/669.91 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.57x = 669.91 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.57x = 115,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,635.65/446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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