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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.94, 670.56 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.94, 670.56 and 173.04 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.94 : 670.56 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.94/670.56 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.94x = 670.56 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.94x = 116,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,033.70/446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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