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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 670.07 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 670.07 and 172.78 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 670.07 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/670.07 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 670.07 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 115,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,774.69/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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