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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.11, 667.59 and 171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.11, 667.59 and 171.15 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.11 : 667.59 = 171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.11/667.59 = 171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.11x = 667.59 × 171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.11x = 114,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,257.17/445.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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