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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 667.58 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 667.58 and 171.25 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 667.58 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/667.58 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 667.58 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 114,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,319.74/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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