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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 667.36 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 667.36 and 171.20 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 667.36 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/667.36 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 667.36 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 114,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,252.03/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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