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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.60, 669.72 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.60, 669.72 and 172.64 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.60 : 669.72 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.60/669.72 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.60x = 669.72 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.60x = 115,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,620.46/446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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