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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.87, 670.58 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.87, 670.58 and 172.99 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.87 : 670.58 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.87/670.58 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.87x = 670.58 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.87x = 116,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,003.63/446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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