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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 670.24 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 670.24 and 173.06 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 670.24 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/670.24 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 670.24 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 115,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,991.73/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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