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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.89, 670.21 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.89, 670.21 and 172.83 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.89 : 670.21 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.89/670.21 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.89x = 670.21 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.89x = 115,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,828.61/446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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