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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 669.98 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 669.98 and 173 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 669.98 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/669.98 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 669.98 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 115,906.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,906.54/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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