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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 670.37 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 670.37 and 172.95 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 670.37 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/670.37 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 670.37 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 115,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,939.63/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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