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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 667.50 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 667.50 and 171.02 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 667.50 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/667.50 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 667.50 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 114,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,155.85/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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