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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.05, 667.50 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.05, 667.50 and 171.06 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.05 : 667.50 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.05/667.50 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.05x = 667.50 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.05x = 114,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,182.55/445.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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