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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 670.10 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 670.10 and 172.71 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 670.10 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/670.10 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 670.10 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 115,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,732.97/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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