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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 667.45 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 667.45 and 171.24 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 667.45 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/667.45 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 667.45 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 114,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,294.14/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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