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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 669.78 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 669.78 and 172.65 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 669.78 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/669.78 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 669.78 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 115,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,637.52/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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