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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 667.55 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 667.55 and 171.32 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 667.55 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/667.55 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 667.55 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 114,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,362.43/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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