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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.74 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.74 and 171.23 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.74 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.74 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.74 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 114,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,335.02/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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