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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.66, 670.10 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.66, 670.10 and 172.67 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.66 : 670.10 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.66/670.10 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.66x = 670.10 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.66x = 115,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,706.98/446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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