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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.93, 670.44 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.93, 670.44 and 172.97 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.93 : 670.44 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.93/670.44 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.93x = 670.44 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.93x = 115,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,965.14/446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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