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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 669.75 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 669.75 and 172.79 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 669.75 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/669.75 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 669.75 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 115,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,726.10/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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