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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 669.70 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 669.70 and 172.80 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 669.70 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/669.70 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 669.70 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 115,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,724.16/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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