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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 670.02 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 670.02 and 172.71 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 670.02 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/670.02 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 670.02 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 115,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,719.15/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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