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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 667.24 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 667.24 and 171.37 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 667.24 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/667.24 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 667.24 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 114,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,341.57/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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