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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.68, 669.79 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.68, 669.79 and 172.85 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.68 : 669.79 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.68/669.79 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.68x = 669.79 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.68x = 115,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,774.32/446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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