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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.80, 669.80 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.80, 669.80 and 172.80 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.80 : 669.80 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.80/669.80 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.80x = 669.80 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.80x = 115,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,741.44/446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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