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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 670.17 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 670.17 and 172.95 is: 259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 670.17 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/670.17 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 670.17 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 115,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,905.90/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.37

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