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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 667.74 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 667.74 and 171.45 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 667.74 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/667.74 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 667.74 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 114,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,484.02/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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