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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 669.86 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 669.86 and 173.12 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 669.86 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/669.86 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 669.86 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 115,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,966.16/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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